TACOMA, WA - Former NBA player Shawn Kemp has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in connection to a shooting that occurred at the Tacoma Mall in October 2023. Kemp, a former star for the Seattle SuperSonics, entered the plea in Pierce County Superior Court.
According to court documents, the incident began as an alleged theft from Kemp's vehicle in the mall parking lot. Kemp claimed he located the suspected thief and fired his weapon in self-defense after the suspect allegedly fired at him first. No serious injuries were reported as a result of the shooting.
The plea agreement avoids a potential trial and brings closure to a case that drew significant media attention. The terms of the agreement and Kemp's sentencing are yet to be fully disclosed. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Shawn Kemp Pleads Guilty in Tacoma Mall Shooting Case
Former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to second-degree assault related to a shooting at the Tacoma Mall in 2023. Kemp initially claimed self-defense, stating he returned fire during the incident. The plea agreement resolves the legal proceedings stemming from the high-profile case in the Seattle area. Details surrounding the sentencing are expected to be released soon.